GIICA has engaged Unite32, a tier one design and construction management consortium, led by Laing O’Rourke and AECOM, as its Delivery Partner to supercharge the delivery of 17 new and upgraded Games venues statewide. Unite32 beat leading national and international firms to secure the Delivery Partner role as part of an exhaustive procurement process.
The consortium enhances GIICA’s existing team with extensive international design and construction experience from the London 2012, Rio 2016, Paris 2024 and the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Unite32 are also Queensland specialists, with Laing O’Rourke, AECOM and the supporting teams delivering some of the state’s most significant construction projects over the past decade and offices in every major regional centre.
The integration of Unite32’s statewide workforce and expertise with GIICA’s highly experienced team will bolster program management, procurement, and risk mitigation to deliver Queensland’s Games venues ready for 2032, with a focus on world-class outcomes and transformational legacy.
The engagement of a Delivery Partner is a collaborative approach commonly used in large scale construction and public projects to leverage expertise and resources, while ensuring overarching client control and governance.
GIICA’s $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program is delivering 17 new and upgraded venues across the state and is jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government.
GIICA CEO Simon Crooks said Unite32 would integrate seamlessly within GIICA’s existing operations to build a cohesive team with enhanced experience, expertise and local knowledge, as well as a shared passion to deliver outstanding venues for Queenslanders.
“Since GIICA was established in November 2024, the Authority has pulled together a team of experienced, committed professionals to deliver the most ambitious sporting venues program in Queensland’s history – 17 new and upgraded venues across the state ready for 2032,” Mr Crooks said.
Unite32 and GIICA Delivery Partner contract signing
“Today, with the engagement of Unite32, we have the ability to scale the team at pace, complement our strengths and enhance our Games and mega event experience to ensure we leverage the learnings and successes of pervious Olympic and Paralympic infrastructure programs.
“I am looking forward to leading the best team in the country to build stadiums and sports centres for the Queenslanders of today and tomorrow.”
Unite32 Program Director Paul Milne said it was a privilege to join GIICA to deliver the 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program to communities across the state.
“Our team has worked on Olympic and Paralympic Games including London 2012, Rio 2016, Paris 2024 and LA 2028, but as importantly we have worked across the length and breadth of Queensland to deliver significant infrastructure projects in local communities,” Mr Milne said.
“We know we have the right mix of Games experience, local knowledge, expertise and commitment to drive excellence in design and construction for all the venues. We are thrilled to be part of the team that will realise this unique Games infrastructure vision.”